Elementary School Counselor: Social-Emotional Growth Leader

Springfield Prep Charter School; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Prep Charter School in Springfield, MA, is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to support students' social-emotional needs and identity development through direct work, collaboration with staff, and partnerships with families.

The role focuses on crisis intervention, attendance, behavior support, family education, IEP participation, and program development to foster a safe, inclusive, and high-achievement culture for all scholars.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, counseling, or school counseling is required.
• Massachusetts DESE School Counselor License or equivalent license is required.
• Experience as a classroom teacher, school counselor, or counselor with elementary students preferred.
• Experience and/or training in applied behavior analysis is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis intervention for students, including risk assessments and safety contracts.
• Support students in crisis and develop behavior support strategies with the School Culture Team.
• Consult with staff, families, and community agencies to meet students' social-emotional needs.
• Lead family education workshops to support families in developmental growth.
• Oversee attendance and engagement for students with low attendance.
• Provide proactive outreach to families to promote engagement in school.
• Counsel students individually and in groups on school adjustment strategies.
• Create social skill groups for pro-social development.
• Develop and lead school-wide programs such as peer mediation and bully prevention.
• Attend IEP meetings and complete IEP goals and progress reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Crisis intervention

Education

Masters Degree in social work, counseling, or school counseling

Job description

Springfield Prep Charter School in Springfield, MA, is seeking an Elementary School Counselor to support students' social-emotional needs and identity development through direct work, collaboration with staff, and partnerships with families.

The role focuses on crisis intervention, attendance, behavior support, family education, IEP participation, and program development to foster a safe, inclusive, and high-achievement culture for all scholars.